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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Loren Mayo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Queen of wreaths preps for auction

We recently spotted artist Marcy Chapman surrounded by a sea of wreaths on the floor of the art room at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The late Al Hogle’s family: Leslie and Don Jones
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Al Hogle Freedom Fest, II

There was no shortage of patriotism on Bay Isles Road July 4: scooters, bikes, wagons, kids and even dogs were decked in flags and streamers, A parade of residents, town employees and commissioners, police, firefighters and a Cannons Marina boat took over a flag-lined Bay Isles Road to display their spirit. The fun day commemorating the late Police Chief Al Hogle was Grand Marshaled by his wife, Leslie Hogle. Following the parade, children released butterflies in Centennial Park. But before the games took place, Mayor Jim Brown declared a new name for the parade: 'The Al Hogle Freedom Fest.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Seaton plays the role of Uncle Sam
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Al Hogle Freedom Fest

There was no shortage of patriotism on Bay Isles Road July 4: scooters, bikes, wagons, kids and even dogs were decked in flags and streamers, A parade of residents, town employees and commissioners, police, firefighters and a Cannons Marina boat took over a flag-lined Bay Isles Road to display their spirit. The fun day commemorating the late Police Chief Al Hogle was Grand Marshaled by his wife, Leslie Hogle. Following the parade, children released butterflies in Centennial Park. But before the games took place, Mayor Jim Brown declared a new name for the parade: 'The Al Hogle Freedom Fest.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, Suzanne Atwell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to runoff

Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman all qualify for a runoff election. The runoff election will be held Tuesday, May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Incumbents Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans all retained their Town Commission seats.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2013
Incumbents win re-election to Longboat Commission

Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Terry Gans and Phill Younger won re-election to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sashay owner Sandra Danu is eager to build out her new space.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2011
Business signs on San Marco unit

Sashay will bring ballroom dancing to San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Christian senior Kelsey Murphy dribbles the ball past a pair of the Out-of-Door Academy midfielders in a 1-0 semifinals win Jan. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, Sarasota area athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and milestones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 10, 2013
Deadline worries commissioners

A quarterly report the Longboat Key Town Commission received June 28 does not give commissioners hope for a Colony settlement in the near future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2009
Sarasota's first green fire station opens tomorrow

The St. Armands fire station was completed in late October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Doobie Brothers love performing at small town venues, such as Premier Sports Campus, where they will perform during Winterfest, Feb. 28.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 27, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winterfest

Lakewood Ranch's annual music festival, Winterfest, returns for a day full of music

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
News Briefs

Duncan, Younger seek new commission terms; Longboat Pass Bridge project completed; Commission considers Monday workshops

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills welcomed more than 45,000 students and roughly 2,450 teachers back to school today for the first day of class.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 19, 2013
Superintendent welcomes students back to school

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills visited nine district schools today to welcome students to school for the first day of class.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 12, 2009
Prepare yourself for a flavorful, hands-on event

Walking into Pattigeorge's Wednesday, Aug. 5 to cover the India interactive dinner, I thought I would spend about an hour in the restaurant learning about the event, taking photographs of guests and being a little bit jealous that they were about to cook and enjoy a full Indian meal. Little did I know that I would be invited to cook along with the group and experience the event first-hand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Eugene Schwartz

Eugene Schwartz, 92, was a former resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Obituary: Caleb Livingston Batten

Caleb Livingston Batten, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 6. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 8.6-acre site, anchored by Regal Cinema’s Hollywood 20 theater, a YMCA branch, Ker’s Wing House and others, had been owned since 2005 by Connecticut-based Paragon Realty Group LLC. Paragon paid $40 million for the 1991 Main St. property.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2015
Hollywood 20 complex sells for $18.1 million

Investors plan to redevelop the landmark downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2014
Judge could announce Colony settlement decision today

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May could rule today on a settlement between Murf Klauber and the Colony Beach & Tennis Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 8, 2012
Aug. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 15th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Josh Groban was held on Sunday, Feb. 28 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2017
Events to Attend in 2017

Here’s a look at our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

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